It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Christian Nsanzimfura Bagirubwira of Vancouver on December 11, 2024, at the age of 36 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Eric Bagirubwira (Caroline Filion); sister and cousin, Nicole Barakengera (James Trevail); uncle Martin Barakengera (Christine Nyiraneza) who played a pivotal role in his upbringing; as well as numerous relatives. He will also be missed by his many friends in Vancouver and Ottawa.
Christian was predeceased by his loving parents Jeanne-Françoise Barakengera and Jean-Baptiste Bagirubwira.
Christian was born in Kigali, Rwanda, and his life’s journey took him to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Eswatini, South Africa, and finally to Canada, where he arrived in March 2004 at the age of 15 years.
Known for his generosity and thoughtfulness, Christian had a remarkable ability to put others first. His engaging personality, kind spirit, wits and effortless sense of humor made him the life of every gathering. He enjoyed drawing, arts, music, and creating podcasts, always finding ways to express his creativity and share his passion with others.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Beechwood Funeral Home and Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa, Ontario.
Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of his remarkable life and the joy he brought to so many.
Digital Guestbook
Alphonse & Francince
Aloys Muhawenimana
RIP
Imana imwakire mu bwami bwayo.
Abasigaye Imana ibakomeze.
Alain Miguelez
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Martin.
Michelle Landriault & Rick Crate
We are very sorry for your loss Eric and Caroline as well as all your family. 💕
Louise Landriault
My deepest condolences to Eric, Nicole, Martin and to all the family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Christian.
Astrid Chékina
Chers Chrisine et Martin BARAKENGERA, je partage votre peine et votre chagrin pour la perte d’un être aussi cher et brillant, votre cousin, Christian qui est un fils pour vous pour l’ avoir accueilli avec amour et élèvé .
Je vous présente mes plus sincères et profondes condoléances et vous assure de mon soutien indéfectible (dans la prière )dans cette épreuve.
Que l'Esprit Saint vous assiste et vous fortifie en toutes choses .
Paix eternelle à son âme 🙏🏻
Candide
Que Dieu Miséricordieux te reçoit dans son royaume
Repose en paix Christian!
Kim Candy
I send my deepest condolences to the family, Christian I got to know during his training at Westower Communications. Such a respectful, intelligent young man. We shared story's about Africa. His smile could light up a room.
May he rest in peace.
Kim Candy
Peace
toutes mes condoléances❤️
Katherine Macnaughton-Osler
My heartfelt condolences to Eric, to Nicole, to Uncle Martin and Christine, upon the loss of Christian. He was so young to be taken from this life. May he now rest in peace.
Nous sommes profondément attristés par le décès de Christian. Veuillez accepter nos sincères condoléances en cette période difficile.